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The outbreak of this disease, which reached its peak towards
the end of August, was not confined to any one locality hut was
widespread throughout England and Wales.
The numbers notified during the year were the highest recorded
since poliomyelitis became notifiable in 1912, the previous highest
incidence being in 1938.
234 cases of scabies have been notified.
737 cases of scabies were treated at the Council's Cleansing
Station under the supervision of the two bathing attendants. The
majority of the cases are now treated by the benzyl benzoate method.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
All these examinations are carried out by the Camberwell
Research Laboratories.
During the year 1,131 diphtheria cultures and 1,095 specimens
of sputum were examined. Twelve cultures for dysentery, and
138 for streptococcus hæmolyticus were also examined.
DISTRICT NURSING.
The Council has an arrangement with the various Nursing
Associations in the Borough for a nurse to attend patients suffering
from certain infectious diseases and minor ailments. 8,540 visits
were made during the year.
TREATMENT OF SPECIAL DISEASES.
Nineteen persons received treatment for diabetes and one for
pernicious anæmia at the Council's expense. The cost during the
year was £106. 18s. 0d.
PREVENTION OF DIPHTHERIA.
3,851 persons attended the Borough Council Clinics as compared
with 3,977 in the previous year, and 2,827 in 1945. The number of
children who attended the Clinics held at the L.C.C. Schools was 246.
At the close of 1947, the Borough Council had seven Clinics
in operation, eight sessions being held every week.
The Immunising Agent.
The solution now used for routine immunisation is alum
precipitated toxoid (A.P.T). and two injections of i c.c., each are
given at monthly intervals. For persons over the age of 15, three
injections, each of 1 c.c., of toxoid anti-toxin floccules (T.A.F.)
are usually given.